Jackson County property record for 980 Athens St, Jefferson, GA 30549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,311 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 5.47 acres (238,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $975 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 069 018 |
| Primary APN | 069 018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,311 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 238,273 sqft (5.47 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 391 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 456 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,200 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5123 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 980 ATHENS ST |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30549-1461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 5.469 ACRES PLAT BK 17 PG 51 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 10706 |
980 Athens St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 DUKE ST, JEFFERSON, GA 30549-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 980 Athens St was $975 with a homeowner's exemption, down 42.8% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $99,416 (-) Land $67,040 Building $32,376 | $248,540 (-) Land $167,600 Building $80,940 | |
| 2025 | $975.00 (-42.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $99,416 (-) Land $67,040 Building $32,376 | $248,540 (-) Land $167,600 Building $80,940 |
| 2024 | $1,704.00 (+38.54%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $99,416 (+4.37%) Land $67,040 Building $32,376 | $248,540 (+4.37%) Land $167,600 Building $80,940 |
| 2023 | $1,230.00 (+162.82%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $95,256 (+104.87%) Land $67,040 Building $28,216 | $238,140 (+104.87%) Land $167,600 Building $70,540 |
| 2022 | $468.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $46,496 Land $24,280 Building $22,216 | $116,240 Land $60,700 Building $55,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 980 Athens St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 14, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 980 Athens St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | JEFFERSON serves 12,690 people · EPA ID GA1570003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: TruVista Communications, Xfinity.
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